7 day Auckland to Christchurch Essential Highlights

This 7 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

This 7 day itinerary travels through the heart of the North Island to the capital city of Wellington. Cross the Cook Strait and explore the Pacific Coastline of the South Island before arriving into Christchurch. An ideal tour for those short on time and a wonderful introduction to the diversity New Zealand has to offer.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

Rental car insurance included

Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

Tour pack: Includes detailed driving instructions, maps, guide books and much more.

This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to Auckland accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Included activity: Te Pā Tū Evening Maori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

Included activity: Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton with exclusive access to the Premium Plus Lounge

Meals included: 6 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Itinerary summary for: 7 day Auckland to Christchurch Essential Highlights

Day 1: Arrive into Auckland the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation: M Social Hotel Auckland

Day 2: Collect your rental car and drive south through Waikato countryside to Matamata (Hobbiton) then onto Rotorua
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 3: Take a spectacular scenic flight over Lake Tarawera, then its a short drive along the Geothermal Highway to Taupo
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel & Resort Manuels Taupo

Day 4: Cross the Central Plateau passing Tongariro National Park then south to the Capital City of Wellington
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 5: Travel across the Cook Strait to Picton aboard the Interislander ferry
Accommodation: Picton Yacht Club Hotel

Day 6: Depart Picton and drive south to the Garden City of Christchurch
Accommodation: Distinction Hotel Christchurch

Day 7: Explore more of Christchurch before continuing your travels